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Manhunt launched after multiple shootings leave five dead in Mitchells Plain

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has expressed deep outrage and concern following a number of...

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Minister Marais commends LEAP Officers for their critical role in reducing violent crime and murder

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has extended her sincere gratitude to the dedicated officers...

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Employment opportunity for 20 new Peace Officers/Traffic Wardens in Bergrivier Municipality

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the graduation and employment of 20 new Peace...

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Operation Shanela 2 officially launched in the Western Cape

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the official launch of Operation Shanela 2 in...

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20 New Peace Officers/Traffic Wardens deployed in Oudtshoorn Municipality

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the graduation and employment of 20 new Peace...

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Western Cape Government hosts multi sectoral anti-extortion summit

On Tuesday, 17 June, the Western Cape Government convened a Multi-Sectoral Anti-Extortion Summit in Cape Town with the aim of assessing the...

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Minister Marais congratulates LEAP team on their operational successes

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has congratulated the 117-member Law Enforcement Advancement...

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Minister Marais congratulates the Chrysalis Academy on 25 years of holistic youth development.

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has congratulated the Chrysalis Academy for a remarkable 25...

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Minister Marais encouraged by LEAP successes after double-up deployment

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, is encouraged by the recent successes of the Law Enforcement...

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Minister Marais welcomes conviction of accused in Joshlin Smith case

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the conviction of Racquel “Kelly” Smith, Jacquen...

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Minister Marais welcomes conviction, sentencing of Aurora farm murder accused

The Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the conviction and sentencing of Phindile...

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Minister Marais welcomes arrest of a suspect in connection with Wynberg court shooting

Western Cape Minister of Police Oversight and Community Safety, Anroux Marais, has welcomed the arrest of a suspect in connection with a...

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